family life: time together, traditions, parenting, organization, foundations, and more
Nothing lifts our spirits quite as much as feeling loved. These little lunchbox love notes will give encouragement and put a smile on your child’s (or your spouse’s?) face. Get the free download and pack one in their next lunch. …
You want to be organized and have all your kids’ school stuff under control. You want to not have chaos as you’re trying to get everyone out the door in the morning with everything they need for the day. These …
strategies for handling sad, tragic news–as a family
Help your kids not only understand math better but actually LOVE math. Give them the foundation to be super successful in STEM classes and beyond to the real world outside of school. I am the only child “language arts” offspring …
Geocaching wraps learning cardinal directions, following clues, and map reading in all the excitement of an old-fashioned treasure hunt. Players, known as Cachers, try to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, using a smartphone or GPS. They can then share their …
8 things all kids must hear their parents to say #selfesteemproject
Help your young writers practice their tripod pencil grip in a fun way…with water painting! Water Painting is Great for All Ages and Couldn’t be Easier All you need is some water, a small paintbrush, a sidewalk/porch/deck or big rock …
“I’m bored,” are often two of the most terrifying words heard by parents. But with a little brainstorming, they don’t have to be. Instead, you can turn boring into a wonderful time of fun, learning and adventure! Growing up …
Anxiety is a normal reaction to some situations, we all get a little anxious the first time we try something or when we are heading into an unknown or unpleasant situation, but when our child’s anxiety reaches a chronic level …
Football fans everywhere are prepping for the big game this weekend by gathering food and friends to watch the Super Bowl on Sunday. While it’s true that many will have their eyes solely on the football game, others may . …
Last year, we gifted my parents and my in-laws Storyworth, and it has been something they’ve talked about all year long. It’s something we’ve all talked about all year long. Storyworth is the BEST gift for parents, grandparents, and loved ones. …
Several years ago, I wrote about how to make the school year a smashing success, or. . . actually how to make the school year as successful as humanly possible. It included 10 easy steps that any family could follow …
Who isn’t looking for fun, at-home activities for their kids? And who doesn’t want cool things to do for their bored tweens and teens? Aren’t we all sick and tired of watching our kids play XBox, Playstation, or PC? Am …
5 fun back-to-school rituals for busy families | get your family ready for back to school | fun back-to-school traditions
hello teacher notes: let kids connect with teachers before the first day of school to ease anxiety, get them excited, and practice letter-writing!
disney youth programs: YES you need to know about the youth education series | Disney YES! | Disney Youth Education Series
the must-send email to teachers before holiday break (or after!) | email for teachers from parents | parent teacher communication letter
Did you delay kindergarten for your child, or did you send him when he turned 5? As parents and educators, my husband and I thought long and hard about how to handle this decision for our summer birthday boy. Here’s …
how to play james bond | card game for families | teachmama.com | family fun card game | easy, quick card game for kids | kids activities
show your kids how to study: 5 easy ways | teachmama.com
